Indian Population in New York: Cities, Jobs, Income & Community Trends
New York is home to one of the largest and most diverse Indian communities in the country, concentrated in the New York City metro — Queens, Long Island, and the northern suburbs. It spans high-earning finance and medicine professionals as well as working-class families and small-business owners. Exact counts vary by definition.
Last updated: July 21, 2026
Indian Population in New York — Quick Facts
- 2020 Census (Asian Indian alone)
- 387,376 — 1.92% of New York's population
- National rank by total count
- #4 — Fourth-largest total count; slower growth than the newer tech-hub states.
- Growth, 2010→2020 Census
- +23%
- Major Indian metro areas
- New York City, Queens, Long Island
- Main employers
- New York work is finance and medicine first — the major banks, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell — plus a growing technology presence and a deep small-business and franchise base across the outer boroughs.
- University hubs
- NYU, Columbia, Cornell, SUNY, and CUNY campuses host large numbers of Indian students across the state.
- Community drivers
- Finance, healthcare, business, students
- Best-known Indian areas
- Queens, New York City, Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester
How many Indians live in New York?
The 2020 Census counted 387,376 people as “Asian Indian alone” in New York — 1.92% of the state's population, and #4 nationally by that measure, up +23% from the 2010 Census. New York has one of the largest total Indian-origin populations in the U.S.
New York Census snapshot — Asian Indian alone
2020 Census
387,376
1.92% of New York's population
2010 Census
313,620
Same definition, for comparison
Growth, 2010→2020
+23%
Approx. national rank
#4
Fourth-largest total count; slower growth than the newer tech-hub states.
Fees, timelines, forms, and agency rules can change. Always verify with official government sources before filing or making decisions.
Both years use “Asian Indian alone”, so the growth figure is comparable; the rank is approximate. Full definitions and sources are on the pillar guide.
Where Indians live in New York
Indian neighbourhoods and commercial hubs in New York
74th Street, Jackson Heights, Queens
The historic South Asian district of the East Coast, and still the widest range of Indian retail in one place anywhere in the US.
Hicksville and Floral Park, Long Island
Where much of the Queens community moved as families bought houses; groceries and temples now anchor both towns.
Westchester and Rockland
Northern-suburb clusters tied to the hospital systems and to Manhattan finance.
Why Indians move to New York
- Finance, medicine, and healthcare jobs
- World-class universities
- Long-established Indian neighborhoods
- Small business and retail ownership
- Global business connections
Who hires Indian professionals in New York
New York work is finance and medicine first — the major banks, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell — plus a growing technology presence and a deep small-business and franchise base across the outer boroughs.
Finance, medicine, healthcare, hospitality, retail/small business, and academia.
Indian students in New York
NYU, Columbia, Cornell, SUNY, and CUNY campuses host large numbers of Indian students across the state.
What New York costs an Indian family
New York State and New York City both levy income tax, so a Manhattan job with a city address is one of the highest combined tax situations in the country. Living in New Jersey or Connecticut and commuting changes that calculation, but you still file a New York non-resident return on the income you earn there.
New York's Indian community spans finance, medicine, hospitality, and dense small business, contributing significantly to the local economy — though exact tax contribution by state is not published as a simple official number.
Visa and immigration patterns in New York
Diverse status mix — long-settled citizens, green card holders, H-1B, and students.
Indian communities by region in New York
Punjabi communities
Historic community in Richmond Hill, Queens.
Gujarati communities
Business and professional families across the metro.
Bengali communities
Strong cultural and academic presence.
South Indian communities
Tamil, Telugu, and Malayali communities across Queens and Long Island.
Settlement patterns, not Census counts — the Census does not record Indian state of origin.
Indian Population in New York — FAQ
How many Indians live in New York?
The 2020 Census counted 387,376 people as "Asian Indian alone" in New York — 1.92% of the state, up from 313,620 in 2010. Fourth-largest total count; slower growth than the newer tech-hub states.
Where do most Indians live in New York?
Queens, New York City, Long Island hold the densest communities. 74th Street, Jackson Heights, Queens is the commercial centre: the historic South Asian district of the East Coast, and still the widest range of Indian retail in one place anywhere in the US.
Why do Indians move to New York?
Finance, medicine, and healthcare jobs; World-class universities; Long-established Indian neighborhoods. New York has one of the largest total Indian-origin populations in the U.S.
Who hires Indian professionals in New York?
New York work is finance and medicine first — the major banks, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell — plus a growing technology presence and a deep small-business and franchise base across the outer boroughs.
Are there many Indian students in New York?
NYU, Columbia, Cornell, SUNY, and CUNY campuses host large numbers of Indian students across the state.
Which Indian communities are common in New York?
New York has visible Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, South Indian communities. Punjabi: historic community in Richmond Hill, Queens. These are settlement patterns, not Census counts — the Census does not record Indian state of origin.
Is the Indian population in New York growing?
Yes — +23% between the 2010 and 2020 Censuses on one consistent definition, from 313,620 to 387,376.
What does living in New York cost an Indian family?
New York State and New York City both levy income tax, so a Manhattan job with a city address is one of the highest combined tax situations in the country. Living in New Jersey or Connecticut and commuting changes that calculation, but you still file a New York non-resident return on the income you earn there.
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Written / reviewed by Deepak Middha · CA, Series 65
Last updated: July 21, 2026